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Oct. 26, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura
The Death of Brad Will
An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way
"...(PRI) ruled Mexico from 1928 through 2000, the longest-running political dynasty in the world, finally dethroned in 2000 by..."
Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross
Streetcar Desires
The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions
"...interrelated questions – one about financing, the other about political coalition-building and regional partnering. Both are bigger than the..."
July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Page Two: Grand Illusions
The only problem with wide-ranging, all-encompassing
conspiracy theories is that they're wrong
"...it is such a clear example of the economic, political, and social heights that can be achieved in a..."
July 6, 2007 Column by Louis Black
The Hightower Report
Politicizing U.S. Attorneys; and Ambassador Spic and Span
"...example of the Bushites trying to use PR as political cover for the messes they're making...."
March 23, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower
Before the Flood
In the struggle between local environmentalists and developers, Laura Dunn's documentary reminds us, Barton Springs was only the beginning
"...Unforeseen, a lyrical documentary about Austin's changing landscape – political, ecological, and economic – from the battle over Barton..."
March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman
Perry's Big $$$ Ideas
The governor reaches for a legacy – is anybody listening?
"...right-wing ministers called the Texas Restoration Project, a well-oiled political machine that sprang to life fully formed in 2005...."
March 2, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith
Point Austin: What Molly Wrote
Ivins and her kind
"...education at Smith College or at the Institute of Political Science in Paris? I wish I knew. But the..."
Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Dave Denison
Page Two: Persistence of Revision
Fascism, Frank Capra, and how legend becomes history
"...the Falange (fascist) party, so he had a national political base; even though the interests of the different Nationalist..."
Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Louis Black
Cracking Craddick's Calendar
Judge gives Craddick until Jan. 12 to provide information to court to determine whether his private calendar contains details about public business that would warrant its release under open-records laws
"...turn over a new leaf by making his 2007 political calendar available to the public. The chance of that..."
Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith
Petty Nastiness in WilCo
After more than a year of legal wrangling, federal judge sets date for jury to decide whether Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demoted former WCSO officers Barry Simmons and Ralph Fisher in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing within department and/or for supporting Wilson's rival, former sheriff Jim Wilson
"...Wilson demote two lieutenants because they publicly supported his political rival, former Sheriff Jim Wilson, in the county's contentious..."
Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland
Page Two: Light and Darkness
Light and Darkness: In the bright cacophony of black and white, a confession of despair and an ode to uncertainty
"...The air is polluted. Political conversation is dead; only argument is left. Reason has..."
Aug. 18, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Point Austin: Five-Card Draw
It's still early, but the governor's race bears a closer look
"...probably not a good sign that the burning July political issue is whether Comptroller and "independent" gubernatorial candidate Carole..."
July 14, 2006 News Column by Michael King
Page Two: Flip It and Reverse It
Bush abandons troublesome action for the sanctity of meaningless battles and ideological purity
"...spiritual religiosity and genuine disinterest in the material world. Political rhetoric is about purity of vision and prayer. The..."
July 7, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Page Two
The debate over illegal immigration is nearly perfect for Bush's core voters
"...evil and bad people intent on doing bad things. Political speech, like prayer, is about the sacred act of..."
June 30, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Point Austin: Chasing the Money
Austin campaign finance reform is much less than meets the eye
"...reform groups and Austin voters in 1994 and 1997, politically moribund incumbents no longer clutter the dais at City..."
March 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: Lessons Learned
I was down at the precinct last Tuesday, but I didn't see you
"...dumb things accomplished by previous legislatures, especially on explicitly political questions, that has to rank as one of the..."
March 17, 2006 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas
The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"
"...Moreover, Cruz's version of state political history, however reinforced by the now-prevailing state mythology, depends..."
March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King
Endorsements
Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7
"...a serious and effective campaign that both undermines Hutchison's political invulnerability and gives this candidate a national platform for..."
Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond
"...by going negative. The Texas Republican Party has sent political mailers to voters and bought TV ad time on..."
Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature
Life After Todd Baxter
Baxter leaves the Lege, and would-be state reps may have to jockey for position early
"...refusal to return campaign money from Tom DeLay's tainted political action committee didn't exactly put him in good stead..."
Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Point Austin: The Prosecutor and the Pariah
Don't know about you, but I'm beginning to feel sorry for Tom DeLay
"...visiting Our Fair City to legally complain about the political bias of its officials and residents, he was all..."
Oct. 28, 2005 News Column by Michael King
Audit Ugliness
Perry questions Strayhorn's ethics, but watchdogs warn he's in a glass house
"...Carole Keeton Strayhorn would have no trouble turning down political contributions from donors with tax cases pending before her..."
Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Rag Recollections
Former 'Rag' staffers remember the old days, when a Texan was in the White House and America was stuck in a quagmire war
"...The women's movement was emerging as a major political force. … The Rag, still the vehicle for political..."
Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature
Preying for Votes: The Governor's Preachers
Perry and religious conservatives get together to bash gays
"...seemed to carry all the trappings of an evangelical-style political rally designed to rally the flock on two fronts..."
Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Page Two
Never mind the consipracy theorists, the death of
literacy, and the Democrats' chronic foot-shooting
– 'Page Two' needs a break.
"...much more inclusive, even among the more bigoted believers (politically conservative fundamentalists rarely limit their "us" to include only..."
July 15, 2005 Column by Louis Black
The Range War at Commissioners Court
Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections
"...1998, few people believed that the county's most colorful political maverick would quietly fade into private life, although there..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
Full Campaign Disclosure: Here Comes Late Money
Charges, countercharges, and lawsuits in City Council campaigns
"...after the election, a curious way to balance the political books.)..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature by Michael King
No Stinkin' Ethics
The usual Lege suspects exterminate the latest attempt at campaign finance reform
"...How is it that, whenever the political talk turns to ethics, Republicans are always the "victims"?..."
May 6, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...amount of influence one individual can have on the political process (think Houston home-builder Bob Perry) was filed this..."
March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols
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